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 On April 16, Choi Geum-sik, Chairman of Sunbo Family, was awarded the Management Sector Grand Prize at the 26th Busan Cultural Awards ceremony, hosted by Busan MBC and BNK Busan Bank. Chairman Choi, who previously won the 12th Korea Marine Award in 2019 and the MBC Cultural Award for the Marine Sector in 2021, once again proved his outstanding capabilities and achievements in the marine, fisheries, and management sectors with this new recognition. Busan MBC explained, "Choi Geum-sik, who has been managing his business for over 40 years since its establishment in 1986, played a decisive role in positioning Sunbo Industrial as a global leader in the shipbuilding industry." They also highlighted, "He led research and innovation, drastically improving productivity and quality in the shipbuilding materials industry. By modularizing complex tasks and producing them as a single set, he successfully reduced the manufacturing process time, making a significant contribution to the advancement of the shipbuilding industry."​His dedication to community service and philanthropy, which strengthened cooperation between businesses and local communities and contributed to the revitalization of the local economy, was also acknowledged as a major achievement. Furthermore, it was noted that, "Based on his management philosophy that all employees are one family, he has implemented various systems such as support for employee clubs and welfare allowances, creating a favorable working environment." The Busan Cultural Award was established by Busan MBC to recognize the hidden contributors in the local community who have dedicated themselves to fields such as marine, social contribution, management, and culture.​During the award ceremony, Bang Seong-bin, Chairman of BNK Busan Bank, commented, “Chairman Choi Geum-sik, as the founder of Sunbo Industrial, introduced the world’s first ship module unit concept, improving productivity in the Korean and global shipbuilding industries.” He added, “Through the public interest foundations Sunbo Lighthouse and Seonje Scholarship Foundation, he has supported the establishment of overseas schools and scholarship programs for low-income families. His leadership as Chairman of the Busan Social Welfare Community Chest and Director of the Busan Shipbuilding & Marine Equipment Industrial Cooperative has contributed greatly to developing Busan as a global hub for the shipbuilding industry and revitalizing the local economy.”Chairman Choi Geum-sik shared, “39 years ago, Sunbo started in a very difficult environment, and today I am deeply honored and thrilled to receive this award. I dedicate this honor to all the Sunbo family and our partners who have always believed in me and supported me through challenging times.” He continued, “Sunbo has grown into a specialized company in shipbuilding materials and is now focusing on eco-friendly new businesses. Moving forward, we will continue to fulfill our social responsibilities by creating jobs for local talent and supporting disadvantaged communities.”In a particularly touching moment, Chairman Choi announced that he would donate the entire prize money of 20 million KRW, receiving a round of applause from the audience. Chairman Choi has never forgotten the support he received during the challenging early days of founding Sunbo and continues to practice giving back, becoming a significant role model for the industrial community and the local society.